A Legacy of FaithFul Encouragement
When Matthew and I were serving as Apartment Life missionaries, a group of women from Hampton First Baptist Church adopted us. For years, they were diligent about praying for our family and for our ministry. They also supported us financially and encouraged us with letters and emails during our early years with Origins.
These were Titus 2 women who poured into us, even though they were hours away in the Low Country and we had maybe met only 1 time. They also unintentionally were disciplining me on how to love others well.
A Baby Shower in a Box
When I was pregnant with Liza, they were so thoughtful and kind and sent us a "baby shower in a box." Our finances were stretched pretty thin at that time and it was such a loving and unexpected blessing. It was so fun to sit in our living room and open this big box of wrapped baby gifts!
An Opportunity to Bless the Sturgis Family
Now, I would like to do the same for our new church planting partners in Utah at Gospel Fellowship. Caleb (Assistant Pastor) and Maddie are expecting a baby girl in June! First, please pray for a smooth labor and delivery, for them to adjust well to being a family of 4, and for grace as they continue ministry with a newborn. Second, let's send them a big box of gifts! Click here to view their baby registry. If you would like, please drop off a gift (wrapped or not) and/or card at the Info Table box and I will mail this out June 8th. Feel free to include letters of encouragement and prayers, too! Or if you would like to give money to purchase a larger gift, please Venmo/Paypal @abielrod. What a sweet reminder it will be for them to know that you have partners in ministry supporting you and your family. Thank you for loving the Sturgises!
-Abi Elrod